Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide. Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, announced this during a broadcast on Rwanda Television on Saturday evening. Nsanzimana said the victims and most of the infected are healthcare workers. “Six people have died of MVD, and […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchí The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed the arrest of two students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU), on allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and theft. TheNewsZenith reports that Ahmed Wakili, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), announced the arrest in a press statement at the weekend. Wakili stated […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will address ticket racketeering at the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), TheNewsZenith quotes from an official statement. Yakub Mahmood, the corporation’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) gave this assurance in a statement, on Saturday, in Lagos. He stated that the management was aware of passengers’ difficulties in obtaining tickets […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi A group of lawyers under the umbrella of Lawyers for the Cause of Bauchi (LAWBA) has appealed to the Bauchi State Government to probe its former Accountant General, Saidu Abubakar for alleged corrupt practices. TheNewsZenith reports that LAWBA, through its Public Relations Officer (PRO), Bala Hussaini, at a press briefing, on […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Apapa Unit Command in Lagos, has advised motorists to avoid unrealistic year-end targets to avoid unnecessary pressure. Kaleson Makanto, the Unit Commander, gave the advice on Thursday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for drivers and fleet operators in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the workshop’s theme is: […]
By Dominic Kidzu Who said President Tinubu is not doing well? He is. In just one short week, last week, he was photographed with the Chinese premier and old Charlie, the king of England. That’s a premium company – top-notch. The leaders of the civilized world. He flies one of the best turbo jets in […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State College of Health Technology has pledged commitment to providing quality education, research, and community service to train middle and lower cadres health professionals. The Provost of the College, Prof. Raheem Akewushola, gave the assurance at a management retreat of the institution, on Thursday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the […]
From Our Correspondent A coalition of accredited election observers has called for the establishment of electoral offences commission and audit of voter register. TheNewsZenith reports that the coalition made this call at the presentation of the Citizens’ Memorandum for Reform of the Electoral Legal Framework, on Wednesday, in Abuja. They said establishing the commission would […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sought collaboration with stakeholders in the telecom industry towards using the 6GHz for Wi-Fi – 6 and International Mobile Telecommunications (MT). Dr Aminu Maida, the NCC Chief Executive Officer, announced this at the annual Stakehoders’ Consultative Forum on emerging technologies. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Abraham Oshadami, […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government will now begin to register and tax the incomes of foreigners working in Nigeria under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, announced the new policy while newsmen at State […]